Health and Safety (H and S) and Insurance related issues are presenting major challenges for clubs. Clubs are obliged to have a H and S statements in place and it is also GAA national policy.

What is the Club responsible for?

Players

Employees

Volunteers

FAS Workers

Visitors

Guests

Public

Why does your club need to produce a Safety Statement?

Under the Safety, Health & Welfare Act 2005 every employer/club must prepare a Safety Statement

GAA National Policy Requirement

Funding Requirement

Highlights the duties of employees/volunteers/contractors to co-operate with health & safety practices

It should be updated regularly to take account of changing circumstances

What is a Safety Statement?

It is a document which should include:

Declaration signed by Club management

Hazards identified & risks assessed

The protective and preventive measures taken – safeguards taken

Plans and procedures for dealing with emergencies / serious or imminent

Highlights the duties of employees/volunteers/contractors to co-operate with health & safety practices

The names of persons required to perform tasks pursuant to the safety statement – Club Structure

What is a Hazard?

A Hazard is anything that can cause harm to a person, place or the environment

How do we conduct a Risk Assessment?

Identify the hazards

Decide who might be harmed and how?

Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions

Record your findings and implement them

Review your assessment and update if necessary

Click to download a sample Health and Safety Statement you can use in your club. You can also view a detailed presentation on Club Health and Safety and pictures of Risks by Clicking Here. You can also download a guide to assessing club security risks by clicking here – Security in Clubs.